[It Worked!] My Kawasaki Match III 500 flashes security light - what code is missing?

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How can I obtain my Kawasaki Match III 500's key code to program a spare key?

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My Kawasaki Match III 500 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

My Kawasaki Match III 500 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Really need the key code for my Kawasaki Match III 500, thanks for sharing!

Trying this on my Kawasaki Match III 500 later. Will report back.

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